ISLAMABAD – The Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s offer for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Turkiye has been accepted, which is a substantial improvement in their diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz will go to Turkiye on June 3, the foreign office’s spokeswoman Mumtaz Zehra Baloch announced during a weekly briefing on Wednesday. The visit intends to extend an invitation to President Erdogan to visit Pakistan in addition to advancing bilateral ties.
The prime minister’s travel to Turkiye, Ms. Baloch emphasized during the briefing, is a sign of the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The journey represents a dedication to strengthening sector-specific cooperation and collaboration.
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A variety of conversations and agreements on commerce, defense, tourism, and cultural exchanges are anticipated to be covered during the next visit. Both presidents are anticipated to hold discussions to look into ways to expand economic cooperation and investment possibilities.
With the two nations sharing shared interests and standing together on regional and global concerns, Turkiye has historically been an important ally of Pakistan. This trip is expected to strengthen their friendship and open the door for closer bilateral ties.